Derek Rose joined the UFTL coaching staff as linebackers coach in the summer of 2021.
He started his coaching career in his hometown New Orleans, La., at Landry-Walker high school before coaching in the college ranks, serving as linebacker's coach (2016-2018), while at LWHS, Rose was a part of a 13-2 State Championship team, the first in school history.
He took over as defensive coordinator and assistant Head Coach at Sophie B Wright Charter from (2018-2020). Rose helped guide the school to its first-ever winning season (6-4), district title and playoff appearance. In 2018 the defense gave up an average of 7 points per game during district play. Rose helped mentor a school record of eight players being selected to the all-district team, one of which earned District Defensive MVP.
Rose was a standout linebacker at Northwestern State (La.). As a sophomore, he was selected to the Phil Steele All-American Team. His 145 tackles ranked 14th Nationally and were the most at NSU since 1991. Rose became the first sophomore since 2000 (All-pro Terrence McGee) to earn All- American honors. He was voted team defensive MVP by teammates.
As a junior, Rose was named to the Associated Press All-American team, A Buck Buchanan Award Finalist and a 3x player of the week selectee. Voted team captain and defensive MVP by teammates.
In 2012 Rose was named to the preseason Buck Buchanan award watchlist, All-conference and All-Louisiana team after 102 tackles, 7 Tfls, 4 PBU's & 1 FF. he was voted team captain and MVP by teammates.
Following his time in Natchitoches, Rose played professionally in the arena league (2014-2015).
A native of New Orleans, La., Rose was voted Coaches' All-State, Times-Picayune All-Metro, All-Westbank and an all-district performer at O. Perry Walker High School under coach Radee Washington.
Rose earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Northwestern State in December 2012.
